Hi. Question on Visa on Arrival.
My husband, Taiwan passport, is in Thailand on a Ed visa good through Dec. 31, 2022. It’s a paid research position with a major university. University is in the midst of applying for an extension.
He went to Taiwan to visit family, and was not aware that he needed to apply for a re-entry permit, so upon return to BKK they told him to get Visa on Arrival. And required a flight out within 30 days.
So my question: Is he no longer on the Ed visa? Does Visa on arrival supersede his Ed visa?
He is under the impression that the visa on arrival was simply a way for him to enter Thailand, & his Ed visa is still intact. Thanks for any info!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user's husband, holding a Taiwan passport, originally had an Ed visa valid until Dec. 31, 2022, but lost it upon leaving the country without a re-entry permit. Upon returning, he was issued a Visa on Arrival, which does not restore his Ed visa status. Commenters confirm that the Ed visa was canceled, and he must apply for a new one while managing his current Visa on Arrival.